Greek · Adjectives
κακός
kakós
Bad
Beginneradjective
Definition
Of poor quality or unpleasant.
Example
Ήταν μια κακή ιδέα.
It was a bad idea.
Etymology
'Κακός' (kakós) has its roots in ancient Greek, where it meant 'bad' or 'evil'. The term has significant philosophical connotations related to ethics and morality.
How & Where It’s Used
'Κακός' is informal and widely used in everyday speech among all demographics, and it appears in written texts for descriptive purposes.
Literary Heritage
Referenced in various philosophical works discussing virtue and vice, and in moral tales throughout Greek literature.